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Big Deal Small Business
A former private equity investor turned searcher shares strategies and lessons from acquiring and operating small businesses.
Key facts
- Website
- bigdealsmallbusiness.substack.com
- Pricing
- Free, with some paid-subscriber content
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About Big Deal Small Business
Big Deal Small Business is a former private equity investor turned searcher shares strategies and lessons from acquiring and operating small businesses. It's aimed at current and aspiring search-fund entrepreneurs who want a first-hand account of sourcing, financing, and operating an acquired business rather than abstract theory.
Key features
- SDE vs EBITDA vs cash flow analysis
- Owner-operator lessons from 3 acquisitions
- Small business marketing tactics
- Debt and financial protection strategies
- Revenue quality and pricing optimization
Pros & cons
Pros
- Author has closed 3 acquisitions personally
- Former private equity investor background
- Roughly 9,200+ subscribers
Cons
- Exact launch date not published
- No subscriber-growth or open-rate data shared
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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Deal Small Business
What is Big Deal Small Business?
Big Deal Small Business is a former private equity investor turned searcher shares strategies and lessons from acquiring and operating small businesses.
Who is Big Deal Small Business for?
It's aimed at current and aspiring search-fund entrepreneurs who want a first-hand account of sourcing, financing, and operating an acquired business rather than abstract theory.
What category does Big Deal Small Business fall under?
Big Deal Small Business is a newsletter covering small-business acquisitions and M&A, helping its readers keep up with deals, strategy, and industry commentary without independently tracking dozens of sources.
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